HOLAAAAA, We are Isabel and Gina and today we got to be Leaders del Dia! Today was Education and Shadow day so we had the opportunity to shadow local high school students here in Esteli and also had a field trip to the Montessori Elementary school to do activities with the students there and observe how their way of learning is.
Gina here! The glimpsers had quite a busy day starting off with an early wake up call at 5:15 a.m. We then had until 6 to get ready for breakfast and our eventful day. For breakfast we got a break from the usual Gallo pinto and instead got (drum roll pleaaassseeeee) FROOT LOOOOPS well at least Nicaragua’s version of Froot Loops. Which was still very tasty and filling. Along with the cereal we also had toast with a side of jam. After our breakfast we headed straight to Wanda high school which interestingly also had a preschool inside it too. From there the glimpsers split up into two groups and headed to class. One group shadowed 7th graders and got to observe the students learning math and a language course. The other group got to observe chemistry. One observation that we made was the teachers go from classes to classes and not the students. Throughout the day the glimpsers were able to compare the differences and similarities between school in America and Nicaragua. We stayed in class for about an hour and a Half and then headed out with the students for lunch where we watched them play soccer.
After shadowing the students, we headed back to the hostal for lunch and prepared for English tutoring later in the day. We also had our first meeting for our CAP project, dividing into specific groups that let us bring out the skills that we have to be able to do the project together.
Onto my favorite part of the day when we went to Fabretto El Rosario which was the Montessori school that we visited. There we had the students read us the story of The Three Little Pigs and after played interactive learning games with us. The games were made up of recycled parts (for example bottle caps) and gave the students a source of creativity. Besides the games, the glimpsers were able to get a chance talk to the students and take pictures. Before our departure, the students sang the glimpsers a couple of songs to greet us goodbye.
Hola mi llamo Isabel! Tutoring is getting better and everybody’s getting used to teaching. One of the groups split up into 3 groups and did a rotation system. Another group taught about the days. For my group we have a kid who is 9 years old and is in the advanced class. She showed us a book that was similar to middle school books. Overall we had a successful day of tutoring.
As leaders of the day, we felt that teamwork and communication is key. We are gracious for the education we receive back at home, but also find the Montessori was a great model for how schools should be teaching students.
By the way, HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL!!
P.S – HEY MICHELLE I MISS YOU GUYS ALOT I’m super excited for soyful when I come home
Love ya Monster. Thinking about you all the time and I can’t wait to hear all the details of your trip and look at all the pictures. Hint hint.( There’s a common theme in my messages).
Please reflect on how blessed you are to be making a difference in people’s lives and how blessed you are for this opportunity to learn and deepen your empathy and compassion for all.
I love ya. Don’t hold back. No regrets.xo
Gina im so sad i missed you again cause i was sleeping?? you already know im getting you soyful the first day you come back. I miss you so much and today marks the half way point of your trip but it has felt like 7 years! We got our schedules today and Tommy is in choir HJSGHAHAHA You know we bout to come to every concert. Anyways i hope you are having fun and we miss you so much
BORRRRRRMMAAAAAAAAA. Today was a good day 4 me, I woke up and i was supposed to go to work at 10 am but maria told me not to come till 2 so i was chilling watch my big fat gypsy wedding lmao. I went to my cafe in Newark and it was SOOOOOO SHAMCK. Ill bring u cuando regresas. I miss u and love u lol u know this i say it every comment but ill still keep saying it. I promise ill answer ur call when u call me again guey. Pues ill see u when u come back!!!
Isabel and Gina: Thank you for the detailed recap of your day’s activities. Sounds like everyone was kept very busy and had a full day.
Ayla: SO SORRY that I missed your call! Thanks for leaving the message; it was great to hear your voice. Jason has reached out to HP, ED and JD to remind them about the blog. Miss you!
Hey Isabel, You guys are super lucky that you got to shadow a high school student… (I’m jealous), that was one of the things I really wanted to do on my trip. I hope it was super awesome getting to shadow a middle school student. Anyways, this day sounded super fun and can’t believe your group is already discussing the CAP project. I’m happy to hear that your group is getting used to english tutoring. Also, the games at the Montessori school sound like an amazing part of your day.
Thanks for wishing me a happy b-day. And Michelle and I are missing you too.
Was soooooo great hearing your voice today, Brianna! I miss you too much! I wonder what age group you’re working with. Does everyone spend time with the preschoolers? Can’t wait to hear about it all and see your photos. Love you, Sweetie.
Wendy
Isabel and Gina: Thank you for the great recap on the day. Sounds like it was a very rewarding and busy day for all.
Ayla: Sorry I missed your call! 🙁 Thanks for leaving the message – it was great to hear your voice. I will be keeping my phone with me at all times, so that I don’t miss another call. Jason sent a message to HP, JD and ED to remind them to check out the blog. Can’t wait to hear what your CAP project is going to be. We miss you but know that you are having the experience of a lifetime & we can’t wait to hear all about it.
Ayla’s Dad here:
Thank you all for sharing your experiences with us. Your humanitarianism, curiosity and adventurous spirit make all of us here at home very proud of you. Absorb everything – the sights, sounds, textures and smells of all that is around you, as well as the friendships you are forging. This is an adventure you will carry with you for the rest of your lives! And remember – you can never take too many photos!
Dorky Joke of the Day:
Q: What did the duck say when he bought lipstick?
A: “Put it on my bill.”
Ayla – love you to pieces and can’t wait to see all of the photos and hear all of the stories. Adventure on!!!
– Ayla’s Dad
Oooh, I was so nervous for education day when I went on my trip! But in the end, it happened to be one of my favorite days! I’m glad you all had such a good time! David, I hope your Spanish skills are becoming well exercised!!! You are missed over here! There’s no one who will begrudgingly sing Hamilton with me! 🙂 I can’t wait to hear more about your trip!!
-Vannie
what a full day everyone had! thank you for the recap of your activities! so proud of all of you for jumping in and experiencing everything that esteli and GG have to offer! enjoy this experience to the fullest! sending you love, cameron! we miss you and think of you everyday! love. love. LOVE!
– cameron’s mom
Yooo david!! Your day seemed cool as frick! They really do seem to value their education. I’m excited to hear about your guys CAP and see it actually come together. Yoo it’s been sooo hot in San Jose! Like 90 for the past week. Is it hotter over there? I can’t wait to hear all about your trip (: miss you and see you soon!!
Hey David…you looked great in the picture…sure do miss you around here. Can’t wait till you come home. You are at the halfway point….1 more week to go. I hope you are getting all you can from this trip…and taking lots of pictures too. Hope your able to use your Spanish too. Can’t wait to hear about the tutoring. Miss & love you……
Dad, MSue, Vannie & Gizmo
I dont know what happened to my post, but here is another short one cuz I told you I would post something everyday, David. So my first one might show up…but whatever.
Miss you & love you David…..
Dad, MSue, Savannah & Gizmo
Jerlene,
Miss you a ton. Take lots of pictures. Hope you are able to see this. I can’t wait to hear EVERY detail about the trip. It’s not the same without you here.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Stella, David, Grace, Darren and Vanessa